Pursuing excellence means to set a very high standard in whatever job you are doing. It means to do your best work even when no one is watching or even knows. It means being proud of the work you do because you are doing it with excellence.
Reaching every student is equity. It means looking out for the student who might get lost in the crowd and making sure they have what they need to be successful. Reaching every student is a lofty goal. Some will say it is not possible. That may be true, but for those who are pursuing excellence, they have their eye on every student. They don’t decide which kid to write off, which kid can’t or won’t. They put their heart and soul into their work so that they can reach more students, and they do this day in and day out—every day.
